1989 Dodge RAM
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
28 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Tires
While traveling 70 mph rear passenger's side tire blew out. consumer managed to pull over. cause has yet to be determined. tire size p26570r16. *Ak
- Electrical system · Fuel system, other
After fueling van there IS no registration on the dashboard of fuel gauge. Mechanic has replaced fuel gauge and needle 3 times, however it still malfunctioned. *Ak consumer stated electrical work was done to the gas gauge.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank has pulled away from hold and fuel leaks on the ground from small hold on top of fuel tank. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle was leaking fuel. Then took vehicle to dealer where they found that leak was coming from fuel injection system where"o" ring wore out.they charged consumer for repairs. *Ak
- Tires
Quote from police report : "investigation at the scene showed that the right rear tire of vehicle #1 lost tread and blew, causing this accident". This incident does not fit the "profile" put forth by firestone, i.e. Not a ford explorer, not driven off raod, not used in extreme heat.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
- Tires
This IS the normal type van and tires for churches, schools, daycares...this tire has blown 7 times when vans were at hwy speeds with full loads...dunlop has refused to pay damages or admit this tire has problem...we thank god our youth were not injured...but someones will be if this IS not corrected( dot number: dail821 tire size: lt22575r16 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle keeps cutting off due to some type of plugs that weren't put into the vehicle. also, vehicle isn't pulling, and there IS a loss of power. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission malfunctioned due to the governor sticking which may cause loss of vehicle control and crash. please provide further information. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Front main crossmember structurally failed, allowing right front lower control arm bracket to break free.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat belt latch stripped.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving the truck about 45-50 mph, the steering coupling broke down by the axle. steering became impossible, and driver ran off the road into a field. the truck was towed to a dealership.the steering shaft and box were replaced by a dealer. please provide any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
While filling vehicle with gas tank fuel tank exploded, causing fuel tank to develop a hole . Possible cause electric fuel pump failure. Dealers will not address problem. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving driver's seat back collapsed 2 inches at the base and the back portion 8 to 10 inches. plate that supports back portion of seat broke internally. please describe details. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer has been waiting for seat belt buckle(s) at least (3) months. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Steering gear box: making a right hand turn, heard loud bump, lost steering and ran into guard rail. Took in for repairs and dealer said the problem was in the steering box, steel had crystalized and caused it to break. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
The remote side view mirrors cannot be adjusted because of a defective gear. When adusting the mirrors, one can hear the motor running, but there IS no movement of mirrors. problem not corrected by dealer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger's side lap/shoulder buckle red release button will not latch, buckle will not stay closed. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passengers seat belt retractor failed. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The consumer felt the seat belt tightened as he was driving. then the seat belt wouldn't release. please describe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger side seat belt will not latch and lock. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Dealer and manufacturer said there IS no takata seatbelt recall, recall #95v103003. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failure, red release button broke, unable to latch seat belt. tt consumer states red plastic release button deteriorated, causing male part to hang in receptical, in order to fix failed part, consumer has to have the entire side belt system replaced when all that IS needed IS the release button. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission quite while driving. Please describe. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Passengers compartment fire, electrical system caused fire. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Both seats do not retract or they get jammed-or stay loose. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 628237Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 39533Steering column coupler service.
- 37863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area.
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